Tool Boxes....All Go...or All Show!`

[Hotcrusader76]

I am looking to add another tool box to my life. Its sort of like adding a new member to the family, but this time I get to choose.
Craftsman or Snap-On? and Why?
Let's hear it, pros and cons...
[ August 21, 2002, 03:07 PM: Message edited by: Hotcrusader76 ]

[Jordy]

I would go with the Mac over either one of those. Nothing wrong with Craftsman, but they are more function than anything. Snap-on is nice but cost 3 times more than the same exact box in a Mac. I went through this years ago and ended up with a Mac with ball-bearing slides and all the bells and whistles for much less $$$$. Besides I was already giving the Snap-on guy enough tool money, didn't need to add to it.
Jordy :D

[djdtpr]

Go with the Snap On there is no substatute for perfection the old saying you get what u pay for is exactly that.I love my Snap On box all the drawers roll out extremely easy and the dont buckle like a old craftsman did that i had and cost wise they are the same as a mac.If u want something cheaper get a Matco or Cornwell both are decent and cost al;ot less than mac or Snap On.

[Hallett19]

I like craftsman because I like sears, they stand behind everything that comes out of those doors. Just don't buy a fridge from them :)

[Hotcrusader76]

I run Craftsman Roller Bearing right now, but I want to retire that box to the truck for my next phase, fully river/race mobile.
So I am looking for a good box. Snap-On has stopped by and met with me. Nice product! Price? Ouch
Craftsman is just all American...and that's a representation of me! So what is there to question.
But I also support my fellow Americans and there products, because that's what America is about. MATCO, Snap-On, or even Home Depot (Husky).
But I sure don't want to be a broke American or one who sends my paychecks to Snap-On
Whheeewww...I just don't know. I think I am going to call MATCO also.

[Hallett19]

Yeah, Husky is pretty awesome too, I have a great set of wrenches from them.

[BrendellaJet]

This may not be what you guys want to hear, but Home Depot or Lowes both sell great tool boxes. They have ball bearings and are really nice. For the the average guythese things are a good value, costing a fraction of those mentioned above.

[Jungle Boy]

I shopped the hell out of this about 2 years ago. I asked many mechanics for their opinions. ALL of them said that Snap-On is the best if you are going in and out of them 8 hrs a day. For the average guy working on his toys a few hrs a week, a Snap-On is way too much money. I was told to buy a roller bearing drawer chest and roller cabinet. I ended up with a Husky unit, partly because I have a friend that has had one on his farm for years and it's loaded up big time and it's still works very good. It's been a good buy so far. I have no complaints. They were about the same as Craftsman, but had more selection in the type I wanted.
JB
[ August 22, 2002, 11:11 AM: Message edited by: Jungle Boy ]

[Jordy]

Hotcrusader76:
I run Craftsman Roller Bearing right now, but I want to retire that box to the truck for my next phase, fully river/race mobile. You might hang onto the Craftsman for the shop and look at the Snap-On heavy duty road chest for your truck set up. The Craftsman boxes, from what I have seen in the heavy equipment realm, tend not to hold up to the bouncing, banging and bumps. The heavy duty road chest could be thrown from a moving vehicle at ludacris speed and maybe get scratched.
Jordan

[1stepcloser]

If you want a truly custom toolbox, Check out Delson Products tool managment systems at this site (http://www.delsonproducts.com/)
These are absolutely the finest boxes made.
[ August 22, 2002, 03:14 PM: Message edited by: 1stepcloser ]

[Hotcrusader76]

1stepcloser:
If you want a truly custom toolbox, Check out Delson Products tool managment systems at this site (http://www.delsonproducts.com/)
These are absolutely the finest boxes made.If I won the lottery, this guy has my business for sure! Wow...those are nice!

[1stepcloser]

if you were considering a Snap-On tool box, you would be suprised at the cost of these units. They are very competitively priced and all top shelf. If you are interested, E-mail me.

[Bense468]

http://www.delsonproducts.com/ART/covergif1.gif
Nice

[gnarley]

What are you using the new box for? Home, Work or travel, or even in the boat? What does it need to function as or how much does it need to hold? 15 years ago I bought a top of the line Matco workstation that was custom built to my specs & it cost over 5K back then & it was the Largest tool box offered by anyone other than the monster boxes that we used in NASCAR. Now it just looks like a big box & is dwarfed by the newest ones out! So what do you really need it for?

[johnboy]

Hallett19:
Yeah, Husky is pretty awesome too, I have a great set of wrenches from them.The HUSKY tools are made in the same plant, on the same equipment, by the same workers, as Proto, and Stanley. They have a manufacturing facility in Dallas, it is funny, cause when they are being made you can't tell the difference. They don't stamp or finish till the very end of the production run.
Just Useless Knowledge.
I have the big crafstman roll around chest.
J
[ August 22, 2002, 04:17 PM: Message edited by: johnboy ]

[chaparral2350sx]

Buy the Husky and save the money to fix the heads you broke the other weekend.
Tom

[superdave013]

I have 9 different boxes. Ya I know but I get off on tools. :D
My craftsman boxs kinda sag with a lot of stuff in them. My socket drawer is hurting.
I have an old beat up snap on that is still going strong. I have some Kennedy boxes that were on my tool cart when I worked out in our shop. I pretty much had the master set of everything. People were in those boxes all day slamming the drawers open and closed like it wasn't theirs!! Sitll have them and still like them. Not bad for the money.
But if I hit the lotto I'ed buck up for a BIG snap on or mac. Very nice but ya pay for it.

[Hotcrusader76]

chaparral2350sx:
Buy the Husky and save the money to fix the heads you broke the other weekend.
TomNuff said...Note to self! Thanks Tom :D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Just go to autozone and buy a set. They work greeeeeaaaaaaaat. J/K Crusader, I just wanted to wake up the conversation.
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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Hotcrusader76]

396_WAYS_TO_SPIT:
Just go to autozone and buy a set. They work greeeeeaaaaaaaat. J/K Crusader, I just wanted to wake up the conversation.
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:D :D :D :D :D Yeah I guess it boils down to customer service again. Sears is always around the corner and tends to be there for "YOU" when you need them. When a tool is broken, or I am not happy with the tool (IE Air guns and compressors) then I just haul them back for an exchange.
Snap-On...you guys are awesome, but to much over-head for this "cat".
MAC...I am impressed, but when can I get you out to the garage for a tool swap??? Hmmmm
Husky...???? LOL...Only when Sears is closed...sorry guys, no hard feelings.
But the gut tells me....stay with Sears for now. When I trade the Jetboat in for a 38' Black Thunder boat with triple 502's then I will call Snap-On and order the entire catalog and start selling those damm tools myself, what's one more middle man???? :D
But for now...this post served its purpose....Just to show that us Americans are so diversified in life and all of our different preferences are what makes this country awesome!
:cool:
"God Bless America" ....

[HBjet]

Strap-On or Crapsman, either one will do just fine!
HBjet